Badger Reformulates Sunscreens To Meet Consumer Demand For Nano-Free
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Amid activist group and consumer concerns about the safety of nanoparticles in sunscreens, W.S. Badger Company has reformulated its sunscreen lineup with non-nano zinc oxide while maintaining product efficacy, the firm says.
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